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Do something new… and go outside!

22/05/201522/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

Welcome to the sixth of my seven blog posts for UK Dementia Awareness Week 2015. This year’s Dementia Awareness Week centres around the theme of doing something new for people with dementia, under the mantra that ‘Life doesn’t have to end when dementia…

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Do something new… with mealtimes

17/05/201522/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia4 Comments on Do something new… with mealtimes

Welcome to the first of my seven blog posts for UK Dementia Awareness Week 2015. This year’s Dementia Awareness Week centres around the theme of doing something new for people with dementia, under the mantra that ‘Life doesn’t have to end when…

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Design challenge

20/03/201330/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia1 Comment on Design challenge

As our population ages, designing environments that are aesthetically pleasing whilst also offering exceptional functionality is one of the key challenges in helping our older generation to enjoy longevity in happiness and comfort. Where we live, work or socialise has…

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The sun is out!

25/07/201202/07/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

There were many occasions during my father’s nine years in three different care homes when I honestly wondered if having dementia was a byword for keeping people in captivity. Day after day, week after week, residents were kept cooped up…

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I'm an award-winning content creator, consultant, campaigner and speaker, trainer and mentor, specialising in ageing, health & social care. Until 2012 I was a carer to my dad who had vascular dementia for approximately the last 19 years of his life. I aim to provide support and advice to those faced with similar situations, inform and educate care professionals and the wider population, promote debate and create improvements in dementia care.

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